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Antony Alves Santos - Records assist Antony assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Antony bagged another asisst Saturday as the club kept their playoffs hopes alive, with the forward finding Kristoffer Velde in the 18th minute. This is his second straight game with an assist, as he earned one in the series opener as well. With seven goals and seven assists this season, the club will lean on Antony to have a big performance and help them to a win in the series finale.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Lassister - Notches late assist Lassiter assisted once to go with three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout win against San Diego FC.

Impact Lassiter came up with a crucial assist late into Saturday's match, finding Gage Guerra in injury time for the game-tying goal to force penalty kicks. This marks the forwards third assist since joining the club, coming in 23 appearances (four starts). He will likely continue as a bench option moving forward, last starting Aug. 17.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gage Guerra - Keeps season alive Guerra scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Guerra would have the clutch factor Saturday and propel his team to a win after a late goal saved their seaosn, scoring in injury time to force an eventual penalty shootout they would win. This is the young foeward's first goal of the season, only appearing nine times all season. He still has yet to earn a start and is likely only to be used off the bench, although this could earn him more time off the bench if they continue into the next round.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Velde - Nets another goal Velde scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), 16 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over San Diego FC. In addit...

Impact Velde would find the back of the net first Saturday, scoring in the 18th minute of the outing. This is his second straight outing with a goal for the midfielder, as he also scored in the series opener. He now has two goals and two assists this season, scoring when it means the most.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

James Pantemis - Allows two against San Diego Pantemis made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Pantemis made a decent three saves Saturday but still allowed two goals, although it was enough to earn the win after watching three penalty's hit the post or soar over the bar. However, it is ninth straight game without an assist, remaining at four this season. He will hope to do better and possibly earn the clean sheet in the final game of the series on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers stun San Diego in instant classic | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers have their confidence back.

NOVEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Antony scores winner in PK shootout as Timbers beat San Diego to force first-round rubber match

Antony Alves Santos scored the winner in a penalty-kick shootout after Gage Guerra tied it 2-2 in regulation on a header in the eighth minute of stoppage time and the Portland Timb...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation The No. 17 club in MLS, Portland Timbers, faces a tall order against fourth-place San Diego FC on Saturday at 9:30 PM ET.

NOVEMBER 1 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Portland Timbers host San Diego FC in Western Conference finals

The Portland Timbers host San Diego FC in the Western Conference finals

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers defender Jimer Forey fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Game 1 in Round One Best-of-3 Series of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs...

OCTOBER 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC: How to watch, stream Round One Game 2 | MLSSoccer.com San Diego FC (No.1) visit the Portland Timbers (No. 8) on Saturday in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, looking for a two-game sweep in their...

OCTOBER 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: San Diego make playoff debut vs. Portland Timbers | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Valakari, Dreyer lead San Diego to 2-1 victory over Timbers in club's first postseason match

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer scored in the first half and top-seeded San Diego FC held on for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a best-of-three first-round opener of th...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Jimer Fory - Sent off against San Diego Fory was shown a red card during Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Diego.

Impact Fory had a quiet defensive effort before receiving a couple of bookings for fouls during the second half of Sunday's game. That event makes him ineligible for the second clash of the best-of-3 series versus San Diego, and he could be back later in the playoffs. Ian Smith could fill in at left-back in the Colombian's absence.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 26 - Bleacher Nation San Diego FC and Portland Timbers, at opposite ends of MLS, will meet at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday. We provide our prediction for this ma...

OCTOBER 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

San Diego FC vs. Portland Timbers: How to watch, stream Round One Game 1 | MLSSoccer.com San Diego FC's first-ever Audi MLS Cup Playoffs campaign begins on Sunday, when they host the Portland Timbers in a Round One Best-of-3 Seri...

OCTOBER 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kristoffer Velde - Sets season high in creativity Velde had one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Since arriving at Portland in August, Velde has stood out as one of the team's main attacking threats. He set a season high in this match with six chances created and five accurate crosses while taking seven corners. Across nine appearances he has made 21 chances, 46 crosses and took 25 corners while attempting 31 shots.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ariel Lassister - Provides assist from bench Lassiter assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Lassiter got his second assist of the season after coming off the bench. He has seen limited action throughout the season, starting just four of his 22 appearances and creating eight chances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

James Pantemis - Records six saves in win Pantemis recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Pantemis played a key role in the team's advance, saving six shots and allowing only one goal. Not a regular starter this season, he has started the last two games and eight of the team's last nine, keeping one clean sheet, allowing 11 goals, and making 27 saves across those eight matches. The goalkeeper will next face San Diego in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kamal Miller - Nets second league goal Miller scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Miller, who went his first 20 matches without scoring, has now tallied two goals in his last five appearances. He matched that attacking effort with a strong defensive showing, making a season-high 12 clearances in this match.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Mora - Back on scoresheet Mora scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Mora returned to the starting lineup after two substitute appearances and scored twice from five shots, the most on the team, ending a scoring drought dating back to May. He now has seven goals in 34 league appearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

MLS: Chicago and Portland into playoffs with wild-card victories Neither the Chicago Fire nor the Portland Timbers had won an MLS postseason game for several years, but both were wild-card winners.

OCTOBER 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Portland Timbers, Felipe Mora get groove back in Wild Card win | MLSSoccer.com After a disastrous loss at home to San Diego FC on Decision Day, the Portland Timbers began their Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign with t...

OCTOBER 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM